🚓patrol

verb
/pəˈtroʊl/

Meaning

to move around an area to watch or guard it

Example Sentences

The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.

Example Expressions

on patrol

Synonyms

guard, watch, monitor, inspect, survey

Antonyms

ignore, neglect, overlook

Collocations

police patrol, border patrol, night patrol, patrol car

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